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This page is about upcoming features for Minecraft Pocket Edition that have been announced by Mojang employees.

Upcoming Features

Alpha

Version Planned changes
0.9.0 [1]

0.9.0

Additions:

Tweaks:

  • Blocks & Items:
    • Removal of the Invisible bedrock barrier in all pre-0.9.0 worlds if world size is changed
    • New ways to obtain nether-related items[7]
    • Gravel no longer falls from spawn[23]
  • Textures:
    • Separate textures for the top of Birch, Spruce, and Jungle Logs[24]
    • Biome-tinted Grass[25]
      • Side-grass will not be tinted, due to the restrictions of OpenGL 1.1[25]

Bug Fixes

  • Mipmapping makes mobs look like an orange blob when on fire[26]
0.9.x[27][28]

0.9.x

Additions:

Tweaks:

  • A brand new organized crafting system[35]
  • Support for new languages, including Korean[36]
  • Possibly an animation for switching tools.[37]

Other:

  • Possibly adaptation for 64-bit and/or A7.[38]

Beta

Version Planned changes
1.0.0[7]

1.0.0

Additions

Tweaks

  • Possibly OpenGLES3 [40]
    • This will allow for mipmaps on Android
    • It will allow for cheap tinted lightning on the terrain like on PC
    • It will allow for animated fire,lava,and water with frame buffers
    • This will make the game faster from 4 to 5%
    • It will allow for Biome-tinted Sidegrass
  • Placeable Redstone[39]

Other planned features, items, and blocks

Feature Description
More Blocks On the Terrain-atlas files there appears to be textures for other blocks that are not in MCPE yet, possibly hinting they may come later in future updates.
Better controls for larger devices[41] Tommaso said via reddit/r/mcpe that more reachable controls for larger devices would be something "cool" to add in the future. This will most likely tie into the new controls in 0.9.0.
Camera implementation[42] At the Minecraft Pocket Edition panel at MineCon 2012, as well as one of Jbernhardsson's livestreams, it was stated that future plans include trying to have a proper use for cameras, perhaps an easier way to take screenshots and share them with others. Since the addition of toggling the GUI on and off, the camera has become useless except for taking a frontal picture. It's possible that they may never implement the camera because of this feature.
Capes[7] In the Pocket Edition Future Panel at Minecon 2013, Jeb considered that capes for Minecon 2014 could have capes for Minecraft Pocket Edition too.
Change of main menu button texture[43] Tommaso mentioned that he would like to add "some rocky texture" to the buttons, as the current texture is "too plain".
Chat Scrolling[44] Johan said he would keep it in mind for future versions.
Commands[7][45] In Minecraft Pocket Edition 0.7.4 and later, typing any word preceded with "/" would say "Command x not found." This hinted that commands were pre-programmed in the code, but not fully implemented. Tommaso hinted that Commands might be fully implemented in 0.9.0. In the Pocket Edition Future Panel at Minecon 2013, Tommaso stated that certain commands from PC will be given toggle switches.
Day-night cycle in Creative Mode[46] Tommaso has stated that a day-night cycle is being experimented with. It is possible to mod your world to get the day-night cycle in creative since the 0.8.0 update.
Demo/Lite Version Re-release[7] In the Pocket Edition Future Panel at Minecon 2013, Johan stated that an updated version of the Demo/Lite version might be released later.
Emeralds[7] In the Pocket Edition Future Panel at Minecon 2013, Jeb stated that when Villagers are implemented, they may not initially be able to trade, rendering emeralds useless. He has considered them for some time after 0.9.0.
Enchanting [32] Johan said in the Live Stream Minecraft MCO Beta "I think we will get that in the future", in the terrain atlas file in Minecraft Pocket Edition there is a texture for Enchantment Tables, possibily hinting at enchanting in future updates.
Exclusive Mobs[7] In the Pocket Edition Future Panel at Minecon 2013, while Jeb was discussing on how Pocket Edition would be diverse from PC, he mentioned that some exclusive mobs may be implemented.
Experience[47] Johan said it will be something like that in the future, after 0.9.0.
Gamepad/Keyboard support[7] In the Pocket Edition Future Panel at Minecon 2013, Jeb stated that support for gamepads and keyboards aren't currently being developed, but shall be pushed for the future.
Hunger/Sprinting[7] In the Pocket Edition Future Panel at Minecon 2013, Jeb stated that he is undecided on adding hunger due to controversy that it created on PC. Johan stated that he would like a toggle switch for hunger. Tommaso stated that if hunger is not implemented, sprinting would be timed as in older PC versions. Tommaso has similar opinions as Jeb about hunger's controversy.[48]
Increased Height Limit[49] Tommaso has said that right now, a 256-block height limit causes too much lag to be added. He has considered it for the future.
More Difficulty Modes[50] With no specific date implied, Johan mentioned that they'll be adding more difficulty modes.
In-Game Music [32] Johan answered in a question in the 0.7 livestream that In-Game Music will be added in the next 2-3 updates, which at the time would have been either 0.9.0 or 1.0.0.
New Survival Menu[51] Johan mentioned that a new survival menu would also be seen in the future updates.
OpenGL ES Upgrade[52][53] According to Tomasso, sometime after 0.9.0, MCPE will use OpenGL ES 2.0, which will allow for new changes such as an updated sound engine and mipmaps on Android.
Potions[7] In the Pocket Edition Future Panel at Minecon 2013, Jeb stated that he would like to add potions, but it is somewhat complicated due to most ingredients for potions are found in the Nether, and may possibly need to add a new system to get such ingredients. Tommaso replied in response to this that there will be new ways to obtain Nether related items in 0.9.0.
Replacement of the Nether Reactor[54][55] Johan mentioned on the issue tracker that the Nether Reactor may be replaced in the future. However, if the Nether does get implemented, it will most likely be next year because of preparations for the Beta Release. More recently via reddit.com/r/mcpe - Johan stated that the next iteration of the Nether Reactor will be some kind of "super dungeon" and that the Nether dimension is not currently on their radar. In reply to a comment on reddit, Tomasso stated he has thought about it for 0.9.0.[14]
Riding Pigs[56] Johan mentioned on reddit that riding pigs will be added in the future, however, the texture of Saddles is found in the atlas-file blocks
Spawn Eggs for Hostile Mobs[7] In the Pocket Edition Future Panel at Minecon 2013, Jeb stated in response to a question "I think so. I don't see why they shouldn't be there." Hostile Mobs are not in Creative due to them currently still being hostile to the player. However, fully functional hostile eggs of all five types are available in the code, and can even be obtained in the inventory with hacking. They appear as music discs.
Squids[57] Johan stated that squids will be added in the future.
Texture Pack support[7] In the Pocket Edition Future panel at Minecon 2013, Johan stated that with the new texture system, it may be possible to add support for texture packs. He has considered it for after 0.9.0.
Wolves[58] Johan mentioned on the 0.5.0 livestream that wolves will possibly be added in the future. More recently, Jeb stated that wolves would require a new AI system, which has begun to be added in 0.8.0.[59]

References

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  7. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opppP_RTJmo
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  13. https://twitter.com/_tomcc/status/429617865172324352
  14. a b https://www.reddit.com/r/MCPE/comments/1qggsi/best_idea_for_replacing_the_nether_reactor/cdco0a0?context=1
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  27. https://twitter.com/jbernhardsson/status/422700365784825856
  28. https://www.reddit.com/r/MCPE/comments/1v3x54/twitter_updates/ceol1s5/
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  42. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMhyX_lKWV4
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  54. Issue tracker: MCPE-607
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